Trump is set to unveil his budget for fiscal year 2027 on Friday. He wants to use the money to strengthen the military a lot. To pay for it, he plans to cut funding from domestic programs and health‑care benefits. The plan could be risky. People are unhappy with the war in Iran and gas pri
A family moves to a remote farm in Venezuela after losing a child. They hope the quiet countryside will help them heal. Two locals warn them about the land’s dark past. They say the dead don’t stay silent here—the wind carries their voices if you listen closely enough. The mother starts paying atte
Out in the Mediterranean’s murky waters lives a creature most people never notice. Smaller than a thumbnail, this shrimp-like bug—Idotea balthica—quietly holds more genes than humans do. Researchers only noticed because its genetic mix was too complex to ignore. Even now, one-third of those genes mi
Feminine fashion used to get dismissed as weak or silly. But something has changed recently. Online creators are turning heads with bright colors and playful styles not just to stand out, but to make a point. They wear pink wigs, heavy makeup, and sparkly outfits on purpose. This isn’t just about lo
Big banks smell money in prediction markets—places where people bet on real-world events like election outcomes or sports results. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, casually mentioned his firm might jump in, but ruled out betting on sports or politics. Goldman Sachs is already deep in talks with leading
Quantum computers are getting faster, and that could be a problem for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Earlier fears suggested breaking Bitcoin’s security would take millions of qubits, but new research shows it might take as few as 1, 200 to 1, 450 high-quality ones. Even scarier, hackers wouldn’t ne
In 2025, a community education network in Illinois reached over 25, 000 people across three counties—Grundy, Kankakee, and Will—through hands-on learning. The programs covered gardening, youth leadership, farming advice, and health workshops. Every day, about 70 locals took part in these sessions. N
Indiana is shaking up its college degrees. Nearly 20% of public college programs will disappear or merge soon after state leaders set new rules. Why? Many degrees had almost no students and were costing money for almost no return. The state reviewed over 1, 000 programs and decided 210 must go, anot
Mothers in Bangladesh often start pregnancy care early but stop before completing all recommended visits. Only a small portion stick with the full health service plan, called the maternal continuum of care, which includes prenatal visits, safe delivery support, and postpartum checkups. This drop-off
Scientists recently found traces of PFOS, a long-lasting chemical, inside honey and the bees that make it. These substances stick around in nature for years, building up in the environment and even inside living things. For bees, even small doses can mess with their growth. Young bees exposed to PFO
